Star Wars 1313 Wiki Guide

Star Wars 1313 is a canceled game by LucasArts, a now-defunct studio. [1] is named for Level 1313, a ruthless criminal underground layer below the surface of the planet of the Imperial capital world, Coruscant.

The game puts players in control of an unnamed, deadly bounty hunter, which may have later been changed to Boba Fett [2]. He gets wrapped up in trouble while on Coruscant and soon finds himself defending against rather hostile visits, as he uses an arsenal of exotic weaponry to hunt down his marks and uncover the truth surrounding a criminal conspiracy.

Star Wars 1313 Impressions from E3 2012

According to LucasFilm, Star Wars 1313 emphasizes epic set pieces and fast-paced combat with a hero who uses human skills and gadgets, rather than preternatural "Force" powers, to make his way through this dangerous world.

Development

In collaboration with LucasFilm and ILM, LucasArts focused on voice acting performances, a soundtrack befitting of the Star Wars universe, and attention to detail. Actors sported full performance capture suits, including special headgear that tracks facial muscles and eye movements, to portray and translate convincing human-like performances onto Star Wars 1313. [3]

Cancellation

In April, 2013, LucasArts confirmed the indefinite suspension of development on Star Wars 1313 as well as layoffs as it shifts to licensed games instead of internal development. LucasArts says "there's always a possibility that [Star Wars 1313] can still come out via licensing."

Gameplay Style

In the demos shown at E3 2012, the gameplay centers around cover-based shooting and platforming. There's even a glimpse of a Han Solo-esque blaster that not only could put on the heat but also fire concussive shots that could flush enemies out from behind cover. [4]

Live Demo from E3 2012

Bounty hunters always have a wide array of tools at their disposal. 1313's levels and enemy encounters will be designed to give all the gadgets in a bounty hunter's arsenal a chance to stretch their legs. Being resourceful and thinking quickly on one's feet are key to survival.

Rumors and Leaks

After announcement of Star Wars 1313's cancellation, information about the game has come to light.

Boba Fett

Boba Fett is rumored to have been the lead character in Star Wars 1313. the decision was made some time after the initial demo was shown at E3 2012, which showed a different, unnamed character. [5]

A leaked piece of concept art seemed to confirm that Boba Fett was the new focus of Star Wars 1313.

On January 8, 2014, Dominic Robilliard, creative director on the canceled Star Wars 1313, joined Sony Computer Entertainment America. Working as design director, Robilliard joined Sony following Lucasarts’ layoffs last year. [6]